Agriculture Industry Links

2024 Year In Review

• Ag Web - 10 Charts to Help Understand the January Data Dump from USDA
• Precipitation Ranks by Climate District ISU Mesonet
• Brazilian Real/US Dollar Trading View
• Federal Funds Effective Rate
• ISU Land Value Survey
• USDA Farm Bill Update

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Land Values Surveys

• Iowa REALTORS Land Institute (RLI) Land Trends
• ILSPFMRA Land Values Reports
• Iowa State University
• University of Nebraska
• University of Minnesota
• University of Missouri
• Purdue University
• South Dakota State University
• Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
• Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
• Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
• USDA

4R Plus - Nutrient Management and Conservation for Healthier Soils

Today, the business case for healthy soils is stronger than ever. Thanks to a better understanding of soil management, you know that healthier soil helps retain nutrients and moisture – and can generate a corresponding rise in productivity, profitability and resiliency. It also can increase the value of your land for the next generation.

4R Plus involves using precise 4R nutrient management and conservation practices to provide nutrients when the crop needs them and to enhance soil health and improve water quality. The goal is to achieve a more productive crop now and in the future.

General

• AgWeb - Markets, News, & Weather
• Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
• Iowa State University - Iowa Environment Mesonet
• National Agricultural Library
• Farm Credit Services of America
• U.S. Drought Monitor
• WASDE

Weather

• National Weather Service Doppler Radars
• Weather Underground

Agronomic

• Iowa State Extension
• University of Illinois Extension
• University of Nebraska - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Renewable Energy

• Iowa Energy Office